Who would have thought there is such a small shop at the top of Mount Taimu that can solve your food and lodging problems?
Mount Taimu is a relatively famous national scenic area in Fujian, and it is the only peak-forest landform on the domestic granite belt. Although it rained heavily the whole day I climbed, the pouring rain and mist draped Mount Taimu in a mysterious veil, but the scenery was still good. Half-hidden by the weather, we were almost soaked by the time we reached the summit, and we had lunch at this small restaurant.
The restaurant is not big, with three or five round tables in the hall. With more than a dozen people inside, it already felt a bit cramped. Outside there was a large tent, which meant that if the weather were good, the capacity could be expanded. The stone slab road in front of the door looked quite aged, especially slippery in the rain, and the naturally grown grass on both sides made it look uneven and not so nice.
First we had ginger soup, then we started eating directly. The dishes were all home-style farm food cooked on the spot. They didn't care much about presentation, color, aroma, or taste—just decent. By my standards as a Hangzhou native, they were neither too salty nor too bland, neither sweet nor spicy, so they should suit most people's palates. I didn't take photos of the dishes; I went to check the kitchen—pretty ordinary, hygiene was so-so.
Overall, the food prices were quite reasonable, and they were clearly marked, making it easy to see. Many outdoor groups had been here, and some team flags were posted on the wall.
They sold quite a lot of things, but I have to honestly remind you that some drinks might be expired. If you buy something here, remember to check the expiration date. Of course, that's understandable, since bringing a large amount of snacks and groceries up here requires a lot of manpower and resources, and not many people come to the scenic area and then eat at this mountaintop restaurant. Don't worry about network issues—just look at those QR codes, and you'll understand. The signal is perfect.
Climbing in the rain, the girls in our group naturally started to freshen up. Fortunately, the boss and the staff were very warm, providing whatever we asked for, like a hairdryer, a fan, and so on.
I was more leisurely and wandered around. Although this restaurant was small, it also had guest rooms, so I planned to check upstairs. The hallway was a bit narrow—two adults could barely walk side by side. The red paint on the handrails looked fairly new.
Because the guest room doors were half-open, I knocked a couple of times but no one answered. I mustered up the courage to push the door open. At first glance, it looked very small.
On second glance, it was even smaller! And there were four beds! It seemed that only 'backpackers' could accept such living conditions.
Continuing my search, I finally found a 'double bed room'—the VIP room here. The old TV with a dozen-inch screen, the sheets and quilts that were old but not too dirty, seemed to tell me that they had 'served' many people.
The second floor basically had three or four guest rooms and one public toilet. To be honest, considering it's a rarely visited mountaintop, the conditions were passable.
Going up further, there was another floor, accessible by an 'old-fashioned' metal ladder, which was not only narrow but also steep.
Stepping out, there was a rooftop terrace. Unfortunately, it was raining; otherwise, it would be an excellent viewing platform. If you like aerial photography, you could take off from here, because this is definitely the highest point of Mount Taimu.
Next to the terrace was probably the boss's own bedroom, perched high with a commanding view—a feeling of 'overlooking all other mountains.' I was actually envious: if you could gaze at the mountains from here, with morning glow filling the sky at dawn and the setting sun slanting at dusk, how wonderful that would be!
Overall, this restaurant has an excellent location, a nice environment, good food, but average accommodation. It's a rare place on Mount Taimu's summit that can solve visitors' food and lodging needs. Actually, not far away, about a hundred or two hundred meters, there is a guesthouse of a certain TV station with a much fancier exterior renovation. I really long to visit it. If you have a chance, please check it out for me?
